meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
go that far; to that extent
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
solo comedian; standup comedian; comedian not part of a duo, trio, etc.
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
signature pose; trademark pose
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to know (a person); to think
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
new student; freshman; first-year student
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
posing; modeling; modelling
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead